An Example of the Command-And-Control Approach to Environmental Policy Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

An example of the command-and-control approach to environmental policy is:

• A) allowing individuals to sue freon producers if CFC emissions exceed a government-set standard.
• B) allowing coal producers to buy and sell permits to allow CFC emissions.
• C) placing a tax on freon to reduce its use and the corresponding CFC emissions (which contribute to the ozone hole).
• D) none of these.

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Punitive Damages

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